Some answers to frequently asked questions about residence:
The DEADLINE FOR RES APPLICATIONS IS
JUNE 2ND, 2014
- Residence is not guaranteed to all first year students.
- Those accepted to McMaster who meet the Residence Admissions cut-off average (82%* for the 2014-2015 Academic Year) are guaranteed a residence space provided they meet the application and deposit deadlines. An offer of residence would have accompanied your offer of admission.
- Guaranteed students must submit an online application with a $600 residence deposit.
- Room type preferences listed on the online application are considered in the lottery process but are not guaranteed. An explanation of the lottery process can be found here.
- Most first year students will live in double, or bunk and loft triple rooms with roommates.
- Students answer profile questions as part of the online application to be matched with roommate(s).
What to do if you're NOT guaranteed:
First year students who do not receive a guarantee are welcome to apply to the waiting list, and are not required to make a deposit until contacted and instructed to do so.
Non-guaranteed students applying to residence before the application deadline will be placed on the waiting list in descending order based on admission average. Applications received after the deadline (June 2) will be ordered on the waiting list according to date and time the application is received. Students who have met the application deadline will be notified of their waiting list position one week after the residence application deadline.
For all students applying after the deadline, waiting list positions will be posted within 5 business days.
Students can view their waiting list positions
on the online Residence Portal (they will be posted later in the summer).
What are the chances of getting an offer for residence? This is difficult to predict as an offer can only be made when spaces becomes available. There is no way to determine the timing of cancellations/withdrawals.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MEAL PLANS FAQ
- Meal plans are mandatory.
- Students living in traditional residences must purchase a Group A full meal plan. Students living in Bates and Mary E. Keyes Residence may select either the Group A full meal plan or the Group B reduced plans.
- If you have listed an apartment or suite room type as a preference but are assigned a traditional building, your plan will be changed to the corresponding Group A full meal plan.
- Hospitality Services can accommodate most dietary needs. If you have special dietary needs, please ensure you indicate this information on the Special Accommodation Needs section of the online application. Please also contact Hospitality Services (Ext. 24422) to discuss your Special Dietary needs. For further information see the Hospitality web-page.
More about Meal Plans here:
http://hospitality.mcmaster. ca/mea...e/details.html
